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®CITY OF SOUTH BEND I OFFICE OF THE CLERK <br /> owners in California, Florida and Indianapolis and other areas far from South Bend. <br /> Suggestions were made to make the tax sale an in-person process. <br /> - There is a 50150 matching grant for fagade improvements for Miami St. businesses <br /> but that is still too expensive for many business owners. Many of the businesses, <br /> primarily the small markets and gas stations, participate in illegal sales of guns, drugs <br /> and synthetic drugs. <br /> - On May 14'h there will be a press conference by the City Administration and Council. <br /> The City will list gas stations and other businesses that are accused of selling illegal <br /> drugs. It is typically the same owners that own multiple properties all over the City <br /> who are participating in this activity. <br /> - Residents reported some people live in unsafe housing conditions in the old <br /> commercial buildings on Miami St. <br /> - Javier's Bistro on Miami St. is an example of a great owner and high-quality <br /> restaurant succeeding in the Southeast neighborhood. Bendix Cafe is another example <br /> of businesses succeeding in the area when the property owners are involved. <br /> - Residents expressed pleasure that the Third (3rd) District now has a councilmember <br /> from South of the river. <br /> Miami Business District - Langlab (1302 High Street) <br /> - The bus stopped at Ravina(Honeymoon) Park. The City is making improvements to <br /> the park. Gary Gilot, President of the Board of Public Works, detailed these <br /> improvements. The City is removing brush from Bowman Creek and restoring it with <br /> bank stabilizations. The City added water fountains,repaired sidewalks and painted <br /> playground equipment. There was a good collaboration between the City and <br /> neighborhood groups to restore the park. <br /> - Residents wished to stress that the neighborhood is full of good people but bad forces <br /> and lack of resources have left them with few options. <br /> - The neighborhood has a few tree nurseries on vacant lots in the neighborhood. These <br /> trees are then used all around the City on street scape improvements. <br /> - The bus stopped at LangLab. LangLab is mixed-use building which engages artistic, <br /> musical, and other intellectual experiences. The Purple Porch originally began at <br /> LangLab and Zen Cafe is currently renting space in the venue. It is a good example of <br /> buildings being reused for different purposes. The parking lot needs resurfacing but is <br /> complicated due to legal issues with the nearby Pepsi plant. <br /> LangLab (1302 High Street) - South Bend Fire Station 1 (1222 S. Michigan Street) <br /> - The Southeast has many assets along Dean Johnson Boulevard including the YWCA, <br /> Boys and Girls Club, Ivy Tech, and the Juvenile Justice Center. <br /> - Many commercial buildings are being vacated on Michigan Street between Sample <br /> and Dean Johnson due to the problem with the homeless population in the area. The <br /> City needs to make this stretch attractive as a gateway to the Downtown from the <br /> South Side. <br /> - The bus stopped at temporary homeless shelters opposite the Central Fire Station. <br /> These shelters are part of the "housing first" initiative proposed by the City <br /> EXCELLENCE I ACCOUNTABILITY I INNOVATION I INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT <br /> 455 County-City Building 1 227 W.Jefferson Bvld I South Bend,Indiana 466011 p 574.235.9221 If 574.235.9173 I TTD 574.235.5567 I www.southbendin.gov <br /> 4 <br />